Potters striker Crouch told Sky Sports: 'I think certainly at home you want to get off to a good start and beating Arsenal was fantastic for us. Coming away here and getting a point... we've got stuff to build on so it's been a decent start for us.

'Coming away to West Brom is always a difficult game, especially when they go in front. They make it difficult for you to get any space, so we're pleased to get the draw - it's a good result.'

Rodriguez, whose five-season spell with Saints was hampered by injuries, is happy to be playing regular football again.

'It means everything,' he said. 'All I want to do is play, especially when you're fit and not playing, that's the worst thing. I'm enjoying my football, being part of it and working hard.'

On the outcome of Sunday's match, he added: 'It's a positive start, we're unbeaten and that's how we like it.

'Maybe we are a bit disappointed to let the lead slip but I think we can go into the international break and get some good work done, getting ready for the next game.'

Speaking after the final whistle at the Hawthorns, Rodriguez said: 'It means everything'

Meanwhile, Stoke substitute Crouch said: 'We're pleased to get the draw - it's a good result'